Art Project
Art Project
Harmony in Nature: Butterfly Bells at the Duluth Children's Museum
Kathy Neff: musician, Director, Fine Arts Academy at the University of Minnesota-Duluth; Emily Swanson: arts administrator at Oldenburg Arts and Cultural Community; Sam Zimmerman: visual artist, teacher; Liz Engelman: dramaturg, founder and director of Tofte Lake Center; Nik Allen: Author, Photographer, Arts Supporter; Khayman Goodsky: Filmmaker; Janie Heitz: Director of Arts Museum; Peggy Kelly: Community Arts organizer; Veronica Veaux: Indigenous Bead Worker
Carla Hamilton: Visual Arts, Media Arts, General Arts; Heather Wilde: Literature; James Ellis: Visual Arts; Jayne Richards: Visual Arts; Kathy Merkel: Music, Literature, General Arts, Crafts; Mary McReynolds: Visual Arts, Music, Theater, Literature, General Arts, Arts Administrator, Arts Supporter
ACHF Arts Access
1. Promote Artistic Exploration: Our goal is to encourage children to explore music and art in a hands-on manner, fostering creativity, imagination, and self-expression. 2. Enhance Learning Experiences: Through interaction with the butterfly bells, we aim to facilitate learning about sound, rhythm, and collaboration, aligning with STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) education principles. 3. Increase Community Engagement: We seek to create a welcoming space that attracts diverse audiences, promoting cultural exchange, social cohesion, and dialogue among participants. 4. Support Inclusivity: By ensuring accessibility and accommodation for children of all abilities, we aim to promote inclusivity and diversity in artistic participation. We will employ multiple methods to assess the success of the project: 1 .Visitor Surveys: Collect feedback from museum visitors regarding their experiences with the butterfly bells, including enjoyment levels, learning outcomes, and suggestions for improvement. 2. Observations and Participation Rates: Monitor the number of participants engaging with the bells, observe their level of involvement and interaction, and track attendance at related museum events and programs. 3. Qualitative and Quantitative Data Analysis: Analyze data collected from surveys, observations, and assessments to identify trends, measure outcomes against established goals, and make informed decisions for future programming and enhancements. By evaluating these metrics and gathering feedback from stakeholders, we will ascertain the project's success in achieving its intended goals and delivering meaningful community value through artistic engagement and cultural enrichment.
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